BCG Daily Saturday 20th November 2021
Press clippings
Daniel Sloss interview
The comic has prospered around the world as a stand-up, so why isn't he on our screens more? He says that TV is letting comedy down.
Mike Wade, The Times, 20th November 2021
Sexual harassment in live comedy has gone unchecked for too long
What if your workplace is a busy bar with a microphone at one end and your co-workers make lewd jokes at your expense? Finally, live comedy has its very own independent HR department, writes Katy Brand.
Katy Brand, The Independent, 20th November 2021
Mo Gilligan interview
The comedian on the perks of fame, not having read his own book and his worldwide hunt for the coolest trainers.
The Guardian, 20th November 2021
Review: Romesh Ranganathan - The Cynic's Mixtape
Romesh can joke about important issues without making it distasteful.
Ella Kipling, Redbrick, 20th November 2021
Comedy writer Sara Gibbs on autism diagnosis
"People said I was weak, lazy and fussy. I'm not - but I am autistic." The late diagnosis of Melanie Sykes and Christine McGuinness came as no surprise to those who, like Sara Gibbs, have trodden the same path.
Sara Gibbs, The Guardian, 20th November 2021
Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler, review
In her sweetly-delivered jokes about wobbly bodies, the panel show star too often relies on easy crudity for a cheap laugh.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 20th November 2021TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 19, Episode 15Broadcaster David Alorka, presenter Charlie Webster, Canadian broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Kae Kurd join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
8:55pm30 min
Blankety Blank
Series 18, Episode 7This week, Bradley is joined by David Haye, Esme Young, Sarah Hadland, Brian Conley, Alex Jones and Jordan North.
9:30pm65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 18, Episode 5 - David Walliams, Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins, Louis Theroux, Kevin Hart, WestlifeThe host welcomes actor and writer David Walliams, comedy partners Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins and broadcaster and film-maker Louis Theroux, linking up with comedian Kevin Hart via zoom. Veteran pop band Westlife chat and perform.